Croque Madame

Indulge in the ultimate French comfort food with this classic Croque Madame recipe! Featuring layers of golden toasted bread, creamy Dijon mustard, savory slices of ham, and a velvety béchamel sauce infused with Gruyère cheese, this elevated ham and cheese sandwich is finished with a perfectly runny fried egg on top. Perfect for brunch or a decadent lunch, the Croque Madame combines rich flavors and textures with an elegant presentation that's sure to impress. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe offers a seamless balance of indulgence and ease. Try it today and savor a taste of Paris in the comfort of your home!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 White bread slices
• 4 slices Cooked ham, thinly sliced
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 3

Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and season with salt and nutmeg.

Step 4

Stir in half of the grated Gruyère cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Set the béchamel sauce aside.

Step 5

Lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler until they are just golden brown.

Step 6

Spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of toast.

Step 7

Place a slice of ham on two of the slices, then sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of Gruyère over each.

Step 8

Top with the remaining slices of toast, mustard-side down, to form two sandwiches.

Step 9

In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 10

Spoon the béchamel sauce evenly over the top of the sandwiches, sprinkle with the remaining Gruyère cheese, and transfer the skillet to the oven.

Step 11

Bake for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 12

While the sandwiches are baking, in a separate nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 13

Gently crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 14

Remove the sandwiches from the oven. Carefully place a fried egg on top of each sandwich.

Step 15

Season the eggs with a sprinkle of salt and a dash of black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(843.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1801.0

Total Fat 130.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8g
Cholesterol 671.6mg	0%
Sodium 3985.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 78.0g	0%

Vitamin D 247.8IU	0%
Calcium 1808.1mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 1036.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 18.2%